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VIC › Somerville › Bungower Rd

253 & 253A Bungower Rd, Somerville VIC 3912

Rural Property

8

Bedrooms

4

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

13,597.438 m²

Land

238 m²

Building

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

What should you know about this lot before spending serious money?

Why this property?

  • CalculationLand 13,597 m² against a 238 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)
  • CalculationRecorded Rural Property sales in Somerville (last 5 years) with land size: median $325/m² of land (n=16). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • InterpretationA large lot with a small dwelling means the value case rests on the land and what the zone allows on it, not the house.

What could make it worth less?

No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.

What should you verify next?

  1. 1Official planning layers are still retrieving for this parcel — check back before relying on zoning or overlay absence.
  2. 2No hazard layer has been retrieved — confirm flood, bushfire and heritage exposure from council mapping before an offer.

Each line above is labelled. A fact is quoted from the named source, with its date. A calculation is worked out by Districts from those facts — you can check the arithmetic. An interpretation is Districts' opinion of what the evidence means, not a fact, a valuation, or advice. Anything we haven't retrieved yet is marked as missing rather than treated as a pass.

Price evidence

What this lot has actually traded at

Last sold

No recorded sale price for this property yet.

Local land rate: recorded Rural Property sales in Somerville (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $325/m² of land (n=16). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Somerville at a glance

12,251

People

$915,000

Median sale

$579/wk

Median rent

3.29%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 105 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Somerville report →

Planning

Planning and development

Planning data is being calculated

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: unavailable
  • Dataset: unavailable
  • Retrieved: not yet retrieved
  • Version: planning-v1

Planning facts are copied from official government GIS where available. Where an official property PDF exists (VicPlan, PlanBuild), Districts stores and serves that original document. Neither is a planning certificate, survey, or advice.

Site

Terrain

Terrain has not been calculated for this property yet.

Slope is calculated on a projected metric grid from a public DEM clip of the official parcel. This is not a survey, engineering, or insurance assessment.

Flood, bushfire and heritage

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Flood

Not retrieved

Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Bushfire

Not retrieved

Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Heritage

Not retrieved

Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Records

Property history

  1. Listedprice unknowncompleted28 Apr 2026

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

VIC

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet. A suburb median or growth rate is not a reason this particular lot would outperform. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.

Rental

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $579/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.

What competition will it face?

Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown. Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded. Suburb vacancy or leased-tape days are not this property’s competition.

What does the yield actually look like?

Confidence: low

Yield cannot be shown without both a price and a rent figure. Net yield is not estimated from gross advertising copy. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

Verdict

What this means for this property

Districts view

Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.

Detail

The same ten questions apply to every property. Missing flood, nearby DAs, achieved rents, or lot geometry is unknown — not “no.”

Read more

Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.

The evidence loaded so far isn't enough on its own to change a buy, offer, or walk-away decision for this property.

Evidence

What is known for this property

Districts asks the same ten questions of every property. If one shows as unknown, that data isn't published for this state or hasn't been loaded yet — the question stays visible so you can see exactly what's missing.

1 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Unknown

    Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.

  • Nearby development pipeline

    Unknown

    Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.

  • Honest achievable rent

    Knownlow

    This is not “bond data says this address leases for $X.” The comparable figure is a suburb advertised/median rent, not this property. Official bond files (postcode or suburb × type × bedrooms) are not loaded yet.

  • Rental supply pressure

    Unknown

    Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.

  • Why is this cheap?

    Unknown

    The constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”

  • Catalyst exposure

    Unknown

    Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

  • This lot's DA history

    Unknown

    Development applications have not been queried for this parcel.

  • Statutory land value versus ask

    Unknown

    Statutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

Area

Somerville in one glance

Somerville at a glance

12,251

People

$915,000

Median sale

$579/wk

Median rent

3.29%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 105 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Somerville report →

Keep researching

  • Why Somerville? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Somerville →
  • Other records on Bungower Rd →

Listing material

Listed by Homes & Acreage

Multi-Dwelling Acreage with Equine Appeal

Set across approximately 3.36 acres in Somerville, this equine-inspired lifestyle holding presents a rare multi-dwelling opportunity. Three individual homes share the land, anchored by a single-level family residence designed for ease and flexibility. Defined by the quiet cadence of country living, it’s a property that invites a slower pace while accommodating generations, guests or income potential without compromise.

Dwelling one – A welcoming brick entry introduces the five-bedroom main residence. A cosy lounge with a decorative wood fire and separate family room create distinct living zones. At the centre, the dining space links with a quality timber kitchen, sitting area and study nook. Stone benchtops, an island breakfast bar, wine rack, dishwasher and appliance cupboard feature alongside a Miele cooktop and wall oven. The luxury master bedroom enjoys a walk-through robe and ensuite. Three bedrooms include built-in robes, while a fourth has a walk-in robe. Two family bathrooms service the layout, including one with a dual shower. A character-filled laundry, plantation shutters, electric awnings, skylighting, barn doors and statement tiling add to the appeal.

Dwelling two – A wide entry introduces this two-bedroom unit. Both bedrooms include built-in robes, while a central living zone connects with a dining area and stone-topped kitchen. A wall oven, gas cooktop and stainless-steel dishwasher support daily use. Skylighting brings in natural light. The bathroom features a handy foot bath, with a large laundry positioned nearby. Outdoors, a secure backyard provides ideal privacy.

Read the full description

Dwelling three – This compact one-bedroom studio offers a simple, self-contained floorplan suited to independent living. Beside the living room, the eat-in kitchenette includes an upright oven. A combined ensuite and laundry offers a walk-in shower. The front ramp provides accessibility.

A mix of split-system cooling, air conditioning, ducted heating and overhead fans ensures year-round comfort throughout the homes.

Wrap-around verandahs introduce shade and connection across each dwelling, with bay windows enhancing natural light and outlook. An undercover paved entertaining area and extensive decking create multiple zones for gathering and relaxed outdoor living. The grounds are manicured and family-minded, with a house yard that includes a children’s playground, sprawling lawns, vegetable boxes and an assortment of established fruit trees.

Automated gates open to a long driveway, complemented by a front entrance gate featuring a video intercom system with remote access via smartphone for added convenience and security. Three paddocks are secured with post-and-rail fencing, supported by stables, a chicken house and yard, tractor shelter and machinery shedding. Practical additions include dedicated parking bays, double garaging, a garden shed and 22,500L water tank.

Homes and Acreage is proud to be offering this property for sale. To arrange an inspection or for further information, please contact Shaylee Sweetnam on 0459 906 632.

Features:

• Set across approximately 3.36 acres in Somerville.

• Equine-inspired lifestyle presenting a rare multi-dwelling opportunity.

• Three individual homes share the land.

• Single-level five-bedroom family residence.

• Fully self-contained two-bedroom unit.

• One-bedroom studio with kitchenette.

• Slower pace of life while accommodating generations.

• For in-laws, teens, guests or income potential without compromise.

• Split-system cooling, air conditioning, ducted heating and overhead fans.

• Wrap-around verandahs introducing shade and connection.

• Bay windows enhancing natural light and outlook.

• Undercover paved entertaining area plus extensive decking.

• Multiple zones for gathering and relaxed outdoor living.

• Manicured grounds and family-minded house yard.

• Children’s playground, sprawling lawns and vegetable boxes.

• Assortment of established fruit trees.

• Automated front gate with video intercom and smartphone access.

• Three paddocks with post-and-rail fencing.

• Stables, chicken house and yard, machinery shed and tractor shelter.

• Dedicated parking bays, double garaging, garden shed and 22,500L water tank.

Listing description written by Shaylee Sweetnam, Homes & Acreage — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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